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Could New Orleans Pelicans star forward Anthony Davis be the next big man out of the Big Easy? Reports say that tension already exists in New Orleans following the uncertainty of Davis’ future with the team. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst wrote a column on The Brow’s path to become one of the greatest all-time, and how […]

Anthony Davis is among the best players in the league, so it’s no surprise Alvin Gentry believes his superstar big man is untouchable. The New Orleans Pelicans advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals last season, with Davis’ unbelievable season playing a monster role in the team’s success. While Davis is incredible, there have already been […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have yet to put out three of their best frontcourt players in one lineup, as talisman Anthony Davis, newly acquired forward Julius Randle and marksman Nikola Mirotic have not seen the floor together at any point during practice. “No. We haven’t. Not even in practice,” said Davis, according to Scott Kushner […]

New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis played a big role in recruiting Julius Randle to The Big Easy in the offseason. After the Los Angeles Lakers renounced the free agent rights to Randle, Davis quickly reached out to Randle and told him to come to New Orleans. Davis’ pitch worked, as Randle signed a two-year, $18 […]

On Sept. 26, New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis told reporters he is the best player in the NBA and that nobody can tell him otherwise. The Chicago native is not backing away from those claims and firmly believes in his talents. In an interview with Rachel Nichols of ESPN, Davis explained why he believes […]

As the NBA pros work really hard and prepare on their game with the season opener just right around the corner, it means only one thing for every avid rabid NBA GM enthusiast, the time for fantasy basketball is once again upon us. With each fantasy team stocking up on each position, we look at […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis won’t make much of the rumors swirling this offseason, claiming his recent signing with Klutch Sports Agency; led by LeBron James’ friend and business partner Rich Paul, won’t necessarily determine his next landing spot. Davis has been the latest rumored to wind up with the Los Angeles Lakers after […]

According to oddsmakers at BetOnline.ag, the Los Angeles Lakers are the favorites to acquire New Orleans Pelicans All-Star center Anthony Davis next season. Here are the odds for the four teams that Davis is linked to: Los Angeles Lakers (-150) New Orleans Pelicans (+275) Boston Celtics (+450) Golden State Warriors (+800) It may be a […]

Despite leaving the New Orleans Pelicans to sign with the Golden State Warriors this offseason, DeMarcus Cousins still has a close friendship with Anthony Davis and believes that his former teammate is destined for great things this season. As the 2018-19 NBA season continues to draw closer, there have been some great stories coming out. […]

Before playing 75 games in each of the past two seasons, many considered New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis as an oft-inured big man whose inability to steer clear of numerous injuries would eventually hold him back from reaching his full potential. This is no longer the case today as Davis, who was once described […]

If you followed the NBA last season, you saw dozens of records fall — good ones and bad, old and new. The league, teams and it’s players shattered records left and right. From the start until the very end an insane number of records, held by some of the more legendary players in league history, […]

If Anthony Davis feels he can’t win with the New Orleans Pelicans in the near future, the superstar big man reportedly has four teams that he would like to join. Those teams are the Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics and New York Knicks, according to Chris Sheridan of Get More Sports. Source: @AntDavis23 […]

Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving has reportedly spoken to New Orleans Pelicans talisman Anthony Davis about the possibility of playing together in Bean Town, according to Jay King of The Athletic. Irving just announced his commitment to Boston for the long haul, and it sounds like he’s working on getting the superstar big man to […]

The arrival of LeBron James instantly pushed the Los Angeles Lakers back to relevance once again. Coming off his historic season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, the 33-year-old future Hall of Famer was voted a favorite for the MVP award this season, as well as the best small forward in the league. John Schuhmann conducted the 17th […]

Anthony Davis is unquestionably one of the best players in the league today. This is no longer up for debate. In fact, in a survey recently conducted by the NBA, GM’s voted the New Orleans Pelicans superstar as the top power forward AND center in the entire NBA. This is certainly quite a feat for […]

According to Bobby Marks of ESPN, New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis is set to make a whole lot of money in a year’s time. Thanks to the league’s “Supermax” rule, the 25-year-old could potentially sign a record-breaking $235 million extension with the Pelicans next season. As it turns out, there are seven other players […]

Despite Jalen Rose recently doubling down on his take, once again assuring Pelicans star Anthony Davis will join the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency after switching to LeBron James’ agency Klutch Sports earlier this summer, colleague Stephen A. Smith pumped the breaks on that statement, claiming the Lakers won’t be alone in the pursuit […]

New Orleans Pelicans superstar power forward Anthony Davis has never been one to mince words, and that trend continued Wednesday afternoon. After the Pelicans’ second practice of the season, Davis told reporters he feels like he is the best player in the game and nobody can tell him otherwise. "I am the best player in the […]

New Orleans Pelicans superstar power forward Anthony Davis signed with agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports after parting ways with his longtime agent, and many began to speculate the move means Davis is looking to leave the Pelicans and somehow join the Los Angeles Lakers. Paul, of course, represents Lakers star LeBron James. Once the […]

With New Orleans Pelicans centerpiece Anthony Davis recently signing with Rich Paul and Klutch Sports, the rumors of a potential exit for the 25-year-old star inevitably came into the picture. The fact that Paul also represents LeBron James has even made some speculate about Davis’ intention to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers within the […]

New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis officially signed with agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, and the best player in the world and Paul’s most famous client, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, welcomed him on board. Davis parted ways with his longtime agent Thad Foucher on Sept. 8. Rich Paul was the leading candidate […]

There has already been speculation about New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis possibly wanting out. With news of Davis officially signing with Klutch Sports, the rumbles are just going to grow louder in the coming months. We officially welcome @AntDavis23! pic.twitter.com/2rxOQG058f — Klutch Sports Group (@KlutchSports) September 23, 2018 Klutch Sports, famously known for their […]

There is a “zero percent chance” the New Orleans Pelicans trade superstar power forward Anthony Davis this season, according to Tim Bontemps of The Washington Post. Davis has two years and $52 million left on his contract with the Pelicans, plus a $29 million player option for the 2020-21 season. The five-time All-Star is eligible in […]

DeMarcus Cousins gave zero poops when it comes to his decision to join the Golden State Warriors, liking a social media post from a local New Orleans podcast that shamed him for leaving frontcourt partner Anthony Davis. The post showed a picture of Davis wearing Cousins’ would-be All-Star jersey during the weekend festivities, but criticized […]

The New Orleans Pelicans could start Anthony Davis, Julius Randle and Nikola Mirotic this year. The Pelicans just acquired Randle from the Los Angeles Lakers and lost DeMarcus Cousins to the Golden State Warriors this past offseason. While they did lose an All-Star, their new personnel will presents opportunities for competitive new lineups. Pelicans assistant […]

New Orleans Pelicans assistant coach Darren Erman has recently shed light on how his team intends to fill the leadership void that has been left by the recent departure of Rajon Rondo. Speaking to Scott Kushner of The New Orleans Advocate, Erman explained how the Pelicans will need stars Anthony Davis and Jrue Holiday to step […]

It is tough being in the position of the Boston Celtics. With a treasure trove of talent and assets, the only direction for the franchise is going up. That is pretty hard knowing that this franchise is one of the elite teams in the East. It is so hard to get higher knowing you are […]

LeBron James is with the Los Angeles Lakers. Kawhi Leonard is with the Toronto Raptors. Anthony Davis and Julius Randle are a dynamic new front court. And in Boston, the Celtics return Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward. The NBA landscape has drastically changed and with it, brand new possibilities arise. The Golden State Warriors unlocked […]

The New Orleans Pelicans don’t seem worried about their talisman player, Anthony Davis, has changed agents, according to Scott Kushner of The Journal Times Advocate. Davis recently fired longtime agent and New Orleans native Thad Fouchon for undisclosed reasons and is still evaluating potential suitors to hire. Among them as the frontrunner, is LeBron-James-led agency […]

10-time All-Star Paul Pierce has just come out with a theory that will not make New Orleans Pelicans supporters happy. According to the 40-year-old former NBA champion turned basketball analysts, he strongly believes that the Pelicans will end up dealing centerpiece star Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers if the Pelicans perform below expectations […]

When LeBron James took his talents to Hollywood, many believed that the Los Angeles Lakers were being groomed to be the next super team. NBA analyst Bill Simmons has added more fire to the flame by presenting his theory about New Orleans Pelicans Anthony Davis eventually making a move to L.A. Davis recently parted ways […]

Anthony Davis isn’t just working on his game ahead of the 2018-19 season. The New Orleans Pelicans star is also laying the foundation for his future, piece by piece. As reported by ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Ramona Shelburne, the All-Star big man has decided to go separate ways with his long-time agent Thad Foucher. New Orleans […]

The former college coach of Anthony Davis and Julius Randle believes that the two will wreak havoc as they join forces for the New Orleans Pelicans. As reported by William Guillory of The Athletic, Kentucky Wildcats assistant coach Kenny Payne believes that Davis and Randle will torture their foes. “Julius has a lot of respect […]

New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis is not particularly known for being a sharpshooter, making only 31 percent of his shots from behind the arc throughout his career thus far. Regardless, he impressed his Twitter followers by posting a video of him sinking a shot from a stunning distance and challenging them to match him. Think […]

Magnificent and rare, unicorns are legendary mystical creatures according to folklore. Just like the strange horned creatures, the NBA has coined the term “Unicorn” for a rare kind of player possessing the unique physical gifts and the talent to be above the rest. This type of player is a prime example of limitless basketball potential. […]

In spite of teams utilizing more small-ball lineups in recent years, quality big men are still incredibly valuable and a fleeting resource at that. Not only are they in charge of patrolling the paint to get rebounds and anchor the interior defense, but they’re also tasked to catch lobs and make easy shots inside. The […]

Jahlil Okafor is getting yet another second wind (a third wind?) in the NBA, this time with the New Orleans Pelicans after two previous failed stints with the Philadelphia 76ers and the Brooklyn Nets. Yet this might be the team that sticks for him, as he will get the chance to play alongside his idol […]

Last season, Lou Williams made headlines after scoring 50 points against the Golden State Warriors. The Los Angeles Clippers entered the game having lost 21 of their last 23 games at Oracle Arena (moreover, they lost 12 games in a row against their Division rivals), so it took a herculean effort to help lead the […]

Popular betting site Oddshark has released the betting odds for the MVP winner of the 2018-19 NBA season. The site listed the odds for 18 players in the league, and the players at the top are what most viewers predicted. Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James tops the list at a +400, followed closely […]